When I first started planning and attending events, my experience was bolstered by personal experience and conversations with friends, guests, and coworkers. Nowadays, there are so many blogs on the internet to to find. By connecting with these folks online, I am constantly inspired. It’s a way to keep educating myself.
Because there is so much content on the internet, I want to share my favorite blogs that I hope might be useful to you.
Julius Solaris’ site has been a resource for event planners ever since its launch in 2007. Solaris is a professional speaker for the event industry focusing on event technology and trends. His expertise shows, proved by the thousands of event professionals worldwide who access the site everyday for its trending technology research, advice on how to use social media, and resources such as the “Event App Bible.”
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This site is another useful resource. Through an assortment of well-written, frequently updated blog posts, Melanie Woodward and other writers makes the event-planning industry and fun network to be a part of. Plus, the videos are clear and direct. And Melanie offers affordable options such as a Toolkit to purchase for solutions for your business.
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3. BIZBASH
Bizbash has everything you need. It covers venues, suppliers, tools, and any ideas you may need for your upcoming event. Plus, the site provides an RSS feed of the latest news in the event planning world.
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4. Jordan Kerney: Oh Happy Day!
If you’re in need of funky, creative inspiration, look no further than Jordan’s interior design and part blog. As they describe it, they put the “art” back it “party.” With an endless stream of gift and decor inspiration, any idea taken from this site is sure to be a huge party hit. You can either make your own items from printed out directions or purchase things from their online store.
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